From Our Correspondent
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) says the government will ensure that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue return home soon.
Its Federal Commissioner, Mr Tijani Ahmed, gave the assurance while distributing relief materials to IDPs at Ichwa camp in Makurdi.
Ahmed said the government will also ensure that peace and security prevail in Benue and other parts of the country.
Peace is necessary so that victims of violence can return to their homes and rebuild their lives, he said.
According to him, the commission is collaborating with the state government to address the humanitarian challenges and provide durable solutions.
“The plight of our people, that conflicts have forced them to flee their homes, is a pressing concern.
“I have seen you beaten by rain and scorched by the sun because you live in dilapidated makeshift shelters.
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“The commission will assist the IDPs with relief materials, housing and education for children and healthcare for all.
“As a gesture of our commitment, today, we will distribute some food items and empowerment materials,” Ahmed said.
Earlier, Dr James Iorpuu, Executive-Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, said that Ichwa IDP camp is populated with 14,229 with 2403 households.
The State Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Mr Aondowase Kunde, said that Benue is hosting 21 IDP camps.
According to Kunde, there are about two million people in the IDPs, due to a series of attacks.
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